Citizen Advisory Committees

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​Dakota County Citizen Advisory Committees support County government by involving citizens in the decision-making process, meeting requirements of state law, helping to define community norms and standards, providing technical expertise, serving as advocates, offering feedback, and reflecting the diverse interests of County clients and residents.

The Dakota County Board of Commissioners appoints members to 12 Citizen Advisory Committees.

Current vacanciesTo find out which Citizen Advisory Committees have positions, see the Committee Vacancy page.

How to apply1. Complete an Open Appointment Application form in PDF or Microsoft Word. Personnel Board of Appeals applicants must also fill out an additional supplement.2. Sign the application.3. Send the application form to:

You may apply at any time. While most citizen appointments are made in January, mid-year vacancies occasionally require appointments at other times of the year. Your application will be kept on file for one year.

Member policyAppointees cannot miss three consecutive meetings or 50 percent of the meetings during any consecutive 12-month period. For more information of committee policies, see the Citizen Advisory Committee Membership Policy.